White’s Wisdom

This week the Falcons (0-2) will face Wheaton College (2-0), a
3-4 defensive team that is very aggressive and likes to attack with
blitzes and pressures.

Up front Wheaton has two big physical interior linemen in
Charley Mitchell and Nick Theobald. Senior LB Ryan Hoyt is also an
imposing threat to every opponent. The Falcon must contain
Wheaton's pass rush and give QB TJ Pacchioli time to find his
WR's.

"We have to match their tempo and aggressiveness for 60 minutes.
We can'tturn the ball over and must control the time of
possession," said offensive coordinator Jeff Walker.

Defensively the Falcons have a challenge in stopping Wheaton's
offense. The hosts averaged over 400 yards a game last year and
truly utilized a balanced attack. Expect Wheaton to try to
establish the run with their star running back Rocky Gingg. At
receiver Danny Hindman and Freddy Ellis are Wheaton's
playmakers.

In order for the Falcons to have success on defense they will
have to create turnovers and slow down Wheaton's impressive attack.
"We have to play Falcon football and that means playing with the
same energy that we showed last week. Great teams don't turn it on
and off from week to week," according to defensive coordinator Adam
Walker. "Our defensive line must maintain a physical presence and
match Wheaton's initial attempts to establish themselves up
front."